Henry Raeburn (1756–1823)
What is Henry Raeburn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Henry Raeburn at 22 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,206 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,159–$2,222, n=9). The auction record is $136,872 for Portrait of a naval officer, half length, in uniform, holding a sword in the crook of his left arm and a lace-trimmed cocked hat under his right arm (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of John, earl of Hopetoun | Engraving | $8,500 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,222 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,449 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Raeburn is a Scottish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,265. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henry Raeburn sold in 2026 for $136,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Raeburn work is $1,265.
The median Henry Raeburn painting sells for $1,175 across 41 lots.
The median Henry Raeburn print sells for $188 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Raeburn paintings typically sell for $875–$3,737 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $188‡ | $8,500 | 62.5% | 2026-07-16 |
| Paintings | 55 | $1,175†‡ | $136,872 | 74.5% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,589 | $136,872 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Raeburn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $188 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $1,175, record $136,872. A typical Henry Raeburn painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $33,589.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $280–$915†‡ | $317†‡ | $1,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $875–$3,737†‡ | $1,203†‡ | $136,872 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $136,872 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $33,589 |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $670‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Raeburn worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Raeburn work is $1,265. The median Henry Raeburn painting sells for $1,175 across 41 lots. The median Henry Raeburn print sells for $188 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Raeburn paintings typically sell for $875–$3,737 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Henry Raeburn painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Raeburn painting is $1,175. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Henry Raeburn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Raeburn painting is $136,872.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Raeburn painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Raeburn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Henry Raeburn's auction record?
Henry Raeburn's auction record is $136,872, set in 2026.
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